Trundle-type toy



July 12, 1955 A. HAJEK ET AL TRUNDLE-TYPE TOY Filed DEC. 11, 1952 Fig.2

Albert Ha Pk Gene R. Weber INVENTORS.

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The present invention relates to pla children and has reference, more inparticular, to a so-called trundle-type toy, one which permits thejuvenile user to roll the wheel of the toy along a pavement, the surfaceof a yard or other safe and convenient place to not only promoteamusement but to function, just as desirably, as an exercis ng device.

More specifically, the invention has to do a sort which has theadvantages of a hoop for running exercise but stays with the user toavoid hazardous and uncontrolled traveling on to a busy street orhighway when used in urban, and often suburban areas.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a structure which ischaracterized by the prerequisite of commony endorsed toys; namely,simplicity in construction, factors of safe and easy control andmaneuverability, economy, and commercial appeal to both parents andyoungsters.

Briefly comprehended, the invention has to do with an elongated linearlystraight generally rigid shaft, a trundling Wheel fixed on the outer orremote end of the shaft, the inward or proximal end having a crank andcomplemental hand-grips being provided to permit aptly controlledoperation and use.

Other objects, features and advantages Will become more readily apparentfrom the following description and the accompanying sheet ofillustrative drawings.

In the accompanying sheet of drawin s wherein like numerals are employedto designate like parts throughout the views:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a trundletype toy constructed inaccordance with the invention and showing the approximate manner inwhich it is susceptible of being properly and safely used;

Figure 2 is an elevational view with appearing in section and elevation;

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary view in section and elevationshowing the details of construction.

Referring now to the drawings, the rigid linearly straight shaft or rodis denoted by the numeral 4. Fixed the trundling wheel 6 and 8, radialspokes 10 and a the hub being fixed to the extreme outer or distal endof the shaft. On the opposite proximal or inner end things toys for thetrundling wheel a hand crank 14 is provided. The first bend of the crankis denoted at 16 and the complemental bend at 18 and the latter isprovided with a fixed Washer providirz a shoulder at 20. The outer endof the bend is formed into a peened or otherwise formed head 22 so thatthe space between accommodates a tubular hand-grip 2d. The latter may beof rubber or some desirable durable and splinterless material. Similarwashers 26 and 28 are provided on the shaft at its point of juncturalconnection crank and these are spaced apart to provide a convenient andpractical place for the second hand-grip 3% which latter hand-grip isalso freely rotatable, except when held in the hand when it becomesrelatively stationary. These hand-grips 24 and 3e) are actually bearingsto be held in the hands of the user in the manner illustrated in Figurel. The primary impetus and motion is applied by turning the crank in acircular path in an obvious manner while holding the hand-grip 3'3 andpermitting the shaft to rotate freely in the hand-grip 39.

Briefly reviewed the invention has to do with a novel rod having alengthy portion providing the shaft 4 and having its opposite end bentto form a hand crank, the hand crank having sleeve-like combinationbearing and grip mounted on the terminal 18 and the shaft having spacedwashers confining and accommodating the second sleeve-like combinationhand-grip and bearing. The construction will be clear from the drawingsand the mode of operation and use is effectively depicted, it isbelieved, in Figure 1.

From the foregoing, the construction and operation of the device will bereadily understood and further explanation is believed to appendedclaim.

What is claimed as new is: A trundle-type toy comprising a rigidlinearly straight elongate shaft, 21 single wheel References Cited inthe file of this patent FOREIGN PATENTS 301,337 Great Britain Nov. 27,1928

